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< Story Discussion ~ Living with a Shoulder Monster, by Eugie Foster |
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| JDickerson |
 Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2007 3:32 am |
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Grengle crouched on Jerry's shoulder, oozing spite and malign displeasure into the sleeping man's ear. "Your life has been wasted," it whispered.
The man opened his eyes and rubbed his shoulder. The tiny monster scuttled sideways, the tips of its wings flicking away from his rummaging hand.
Jerry hated nights like these when his eyes refused to stay closed and his mind hissed and popped like white static on the television. When he had been younger, in college, he hadn't minded when sleep eluded him--his eyes burning with a fervid alertness and his mind abuzz with grandiose thoughts. But now, when college had long ago become a faint memory--misty faces and half-remembered achievements--the virtues of insomnia were less apparent.
The rest of the story can be found at the following link:
http://www.hd-image.com/fiction/shoulder_monster.htm
Tell us what you think of Eugie Foster's story. |
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| ThatGuy |
| Posted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 1:47 am |
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| So far, everything by Eugie, I've enjoyed reading. Shoulder Monsters holds up well too. I would say something witty about it, but I hear whispers of "no one thinks your funny." |
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| KaveCatheson |
| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 9:07 am |
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I think you're funny, ThatGuy, and insightful. But darn you for making me say it.  And those whispers are probably some sort of feedback from my family members.
Besides, I'm not giving this "Least Humorous Forum Member" Trophy away. |
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| JDickerson |
| Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2007 2:14 pm |
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ThatGuy, you are too funy 
Glad you enjoyed Eugies story.
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| RTester |
| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 7:23 pm |
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Loved it!
That the monsters were actually their souls was particularly interesting. I hope my monster remains avidly pursuing our dreams |
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| HideousOne |
| Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 12:54 am |
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What a great reflection on us all! We relinquish our vision and excitement then develop that self-speak that promotes a sense of ;ackluster unworthiness. If only we would all strive to make a better Shoulder-Monster!
I really enjoyed this story. |
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| HauntedShirley |
| Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:30 am |
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Wow, that was just what I needed today..this story has so much going for it- sympathetic characters, lost dreams, a spark of hope and creepy critters!
So many ways to get lost on life's highway, eh?
Great story! |
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